Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
- Released June 2012
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
- Launched January 2012
- Updated by Nikon 1 V2

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Nikon 1 V1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was released 6 months later than the 1 V1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades vs the 1 V1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 V1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery and Nikon 1 V1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Nikon 1 V1
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | 1 V1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+309k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1
1 V1 | Fujifilm X-Pro1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 V1
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | 1 V1 | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 offers outer dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V1 has specifications of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Nikon 1 V1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus the 1 V1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 V1 is 80 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 V1.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Nikon 1 V1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Nikon 1 V1 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-06-28 | 2012-01-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Pro | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 135 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Nikon 1 |
Number of lenses | 54 | 13 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 450 grams (0.99 lb) | 383 grams (0.84 lb) |
Dimensions | 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") | 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 346 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 350 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $1,169 | $670 |